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Once in Joburg

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Johannesburg CBD

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Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Front of property
In-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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90 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
  • Place, University of Witwatersrand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Joburg Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Constitution Hill
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Heart of Johannesburg.A stay at this Johannesburg CBD hotel places you steps from Neighbourgoods Market and within a 5-minute walk of CO-OP Studio. University of Witwatersrand and Joburg Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Neighbourgoods Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Joburg Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Constitution Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 11 min walk
  • Ellis Park Station - 13 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ko Spotong - Braamfontein - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Once in Joburg

3-star hotel in Johannesburg CBD
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Once in Joburg. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Johannesburg hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Once in Joburg offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Once in Joburg

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 395 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Once Joburg Hostel Johannesburg
Once Joburg Hostel
Once Joburg Johannesburg
Once Joburg
Once in Joburg Hotel
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Once in Joburg Hotel Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Once in Joburg to the airport?

Once in Joburg is 14.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Once in Joburg have an airport shuttle?

Once in Joburg offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 395 per vehicle, one way.

Does Once in Joburg offer free breakfast?

Once in Joburg does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Once in Joburg?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Montecasino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Once in Joburg?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Once in Joburg?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Once in Joburg have a pool?

Once in Joburg does not have a pool.

Does Once in Joburg have a restaurant?

Once in Joburg is home to And Then, which features international cuisine.

Does Once in Joburg have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Once in Joburg to downtown Johannesburg?

Once in Joburg is 1 mi away from Johannesburg.

Once in Joburg Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tinashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a great hip area! loved the experience.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness

não aluguel esse hotel por nenhum website ou app!

Não reservem esse hotel pelo Hoteis.com, eles alegam não receberem a reserva, mesmo você mostrando o voucher e alegando que está paga e feita. Fazem você pagar o dobro do preço lá na hora e depois não devolvem o seu dinheiro. Vi um depoimento aqui referente ao mesmo problema. Perdi um dia de viagem, sem contar a dor de cabeça e a acomodação ficou o dobro do preço. NÃO ALUGUEM POR AQUI.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place, in the nights a little noicy from the street but not all night. Staff very friendly and the restaurant was nice. The surraundings not so safe, but as known it is Johannesburg. Some restaurants very near, and taxi easy to use. We as a middle age couple not maybe the most usual, but we did not care. The room ok, but the "terrace" of the room not nice, it was dirty. Price-quality matches ok, if you dont want luxury.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Something different

Service is excellent. Centrally located. Something different and refreshing. Try it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Everything was great. Friendly staff clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No me gustó nada que el baño de la habitación no tuviera puerta, la gente necesita un mínimo de intimidad...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was not a real balcony, it should be called open area instead. However, the staff were nice and made up for it. The location is right in the middle of the city centre, which is super convenient, but one should avoid walking alone in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cécile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gute Unterkunft in Joburg im Studentenviertel

Wir haben hier gebucht da wir mir dem Schwesterhostel in Capetown sehr zufrieden waren. Das Hostel ist auch in Joburg relativ gut ausgestattet, modern und eher sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Leider war aber die Bar/das Restaurant und auch die Dachterasse geschlossen. Und da Joburg nachts ja nicht gerade als sicher gilt, blieb uns nichts anderes als den Abend im Zimmer zu verbringen. Das Hostel hätte einen eigenen Kinosaal, wo aber nur an einem Abend ein Film gezeigt wurde. Die Stimmung wie im Once in Capetown, welches definitiv von der Bar lebt, wo auch viele Locals hinkommen, konnte aber so natürlich nicht aufkommen. Gut ist, dass man über einen kleinen Platz direkt gegenüber des Hostel 3 Restaurants zur Auswahl hat. So kann man gut auch zu Fuss was essen gehen. Die Umgebung ist das Studentenviertel der Stadt, daher hat es sehr viele junge Menschen unterwegs und wirkt eher etwas sicherer als das CBD. Zudem hält direkt vor der Tür der Hop-on Hop-off Bus mit welchem wir die Stadt erkundet haben.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

FABIOLA

Liked: Room comfort

Um bom lugar!

O hostel tem uma boa estrutura, é limpo, organizado e o quarto em que fiquei era bom, apesar da tv não estar com o controle funcionando e as cortinas do blackout serem bem velhas. O serviço de limpeza do quarto fez a organização bem feita. Sobre a equipe do hostel, só tenho a agradecer ao João Paulo ou melhor,Pablo. Era era o único funcionário que falava “portunhol” e me ajudou muito com o idioma, pois não falo inglês muito bem. Rapaz super educado e atencioso. Quanto aos demais funcionários, não fizeram muita questão de serem simpáticos, exceto dois rapazes que não me lembro os nomes e que também eram legais com os outros hóspedes. Os outros estavam sempre com ares de estressados ou chateados com tudo! O café da manhã é servido numa padaria bem próxima chamada Galata e é muito bom, os funcionários de lá são muito simpáticos. Gostei!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- very attentive staff - large and clean rooms (dorms cleaned daily) - comfortable beds with night light, plugs and two lockers - large shower with hot water and solid pressure - great location in easy walking distance to the train station and a large selection of eateries/supermarkets - tour booking desk - kitchen offers ample space to safely store food (both in fridges and individual food baskets) - lots of socializing possibilities Things I didn't like: - breakfast too limited for the price (coffee or juice, 1 apple, choice of either cornflakes, bran flakes or 1 croissant with jam) - coffee shops in the neighborhood offer better coffee and food for the same price - kitchen not well-equipped and usually dirty
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr Sauber, freundliches Personal. Viele Möglichkeiten zu chillen. Große Schließfächer. Das Bett ist leicht abgeschirmt. Bisschen Privatsphäre:))))
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the neighbourhood where it is located. The rooms can be quite hot during summer. They are small, with four beds and carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Internet and air conditioning not working, TV useless, alarm going off for no reason. Nice staff, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't waste your time and money

Don't waste your time and money I didn't even check in after driving pass
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness

Cooles Stadthotel mit kleinen Zimmern

Das Hotel versucht in der düsteren Jburg Gegend irgendwie auf cool und jungentlich zu machen. Es ist optisch auch gut gelungen, jedoch wirkte das Personal überfordert oder schlecht ausgebildet. Wir mussten für Checkin & Checkout jeweils zwischem 20-30‘ warten. Die Zimmer waren klein und das Bett war steinhart (wie teilweise in Afrika aber üblich). Insgesamt war der Eindruck eher mässig.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting area in Joberg to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Watch the girls working in the restaurant

Two girls working at the restaurant lied to me about the costs of something. I paid extra for an egg and then was advised they didn't have the cheese for. When I changed my order I asked for the extra back which annoyed her. She reached in her pocket to get the 8 rand which was very odd as I thought that the money would or should have been in the cash register. Outside of that it's a decent place to stay with a lively nightlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom, apesar da localização!

Hostel bem grande, maior que o Once de Capetown e bem agradável. Ótima área de interação dos hóspedes, quarto compartilhado espaçoso e banheiro muito bom. O Café da manhã é bem simples e deixa a desejar. O wifi não funciona bem no quarto, só nas áreas comuns. Não gostei muito da localização. Durante o dia é tranquilo andar pelas redondezas, tomando um certo cuidado com os pertences, mas à noite não é indicado.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are great everyone helps so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhonghuan

Great staff

Once in joburg was fun, super nice staff and great environment inside the hostel. We had a wonderful experience and definitely will choose it if we are in joburg next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Wits

There are three hotels close to Wits University, and none of them cuts it for a short visit. This one is in the best shape (rooms), but the breakfast is disappointing. Noise in the street can be a problem at weekends, but it is in walking distance to the university and Gautrain.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice, lots of common areas, and it's the first time I stay in a clean decent shared room. The staff keeps the dorm as if it was a five-star hotel room. However, internet connection was so bad, it kept coming and going. Have to work on that to be a fully-recommended property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

worth a look up..

nice place and decent rooms even though the TV and Aircon wasn't working.. the weather saved the day for me!! Otherwise it is a good hotel.. felt unsafe at night but that maybe a Joburg thing.. Must mention Nandisa (Nands).. at the reception. Very warm person and doubles as the karaoke artist in the evening, what a voice!! The break fast is nice.. just right!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nosisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not even make it there and when I tried calling yourll to cancel my booking pre hand, it would go through Cape Town instead. I feel wronged in so many ways.Wow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable Bed But Good Otherwise

The bed was completely uncomfortable and made my back hurt so badly. Despite this everything else was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017